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iMWomen Phoenix Local Chapter | Data Centers 101 Series

February 26, 2026

5:30 - 7:30 PM MST

Phoenix, AZ

About the Event:Data centers are often talked about as if they’re all the same—but the type of data center fundamentally changes where it can be built, how fast it must move, and which risks matter most. Our Data Centers 101 Series: What They Are, Where They Go, and Why will break down the major data center types—hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and edge—and explain why those distinctions aren’t academic. They directly drive site selection, infrastructure requirements, permitting strategy, community engagement, and long-term viability. Through real-world examples and candid discussion, panelists will explore how early decisions ripple through the entire lifecycle of a project, especially in fast-growing markets like Phoenix.

Agenda:5:30 – 6:00 PM | Welcome & Registration6:00 – 7:00 PM | Intros, Guided Panel Discussion, Audience Q&A7:00 – 7:30 PM | Networking & Group Photo

Moderator:

Brianna Walker

MTDC Global Account Manager, Corning Inc.

Panelists:

Valerie Crafton

SVP Strategy & Operations, Mod42 Modular Data Centers

Bill Jabjiniak

SVP National Community/Government Relations, EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure

Tracy Celaya Brown

Chief of Staff Stream Data Centers

Karen Cooper

Director Design Manager STACK Infrastructure

Event Sponsors Food/Drinks:

Event Sponsors Venue:

Planning Support:

Molly CastelazoCastelazo Content, – Phoenix Chapter Marketing Lead
Karen CooperSTACK Infrastructure, – Phoenix Chapter Technical Planning Lead
Adrianne Gers Jensen Infrastructure – Technical Committee Planning Support
Lisa StevensCleanArc Data Centers, – Technical Committee Planning Support
Kaley JosephGensler, – Technical Committee Planning Support
Donya ZiraksariMicrosoft, – Technical Committee Planning Support
Valerie CraftonMOD42, – Phoenix Chapter iMWomen Chapter Lead and Planning Support

This event has concluded. We are grateful to everyone who attended and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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